Written December, 2012 Teaching is so complex and wonderful that I find it difficult to sum up my philosophy of teaching in one essay, one sentence, one anecdote. Why do I teach? I teach because I care about students and…
I’m proud to say that I have successfully completed my third McGill professional Field Experience, at Beurling Academy. I received glowing evaluations from my supervisor and cooperating teacher, which I have taken samples from to share here: McCarthy FE3 Evaluations…
My third field experience took place over three months at Beurling Academy in Verdun. I had a great time teaching three wonderful Grade 10 and 11 math classes (science option) and was sad to leave the school. Below I have…
My second field experience took place over three weeks at Lasalle Community Comprehensive High School (LCCHS), during which time I observed and then taught in two Grade 11 math classes (Cultural, social and technical option) and helped out in the…
I had to dig deep into reflection–and do some rewriting on a train ride to New York city!–to write this essay on my philosophy of education. (This shouldn’t be confused with my teaching philosophy, which concerns how I teach; this…